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Baseband Video Test Solutions
Superior solutions for testing Video Quality for SD/HD/3G and 3D for Content Creation, Post Production and Broadcast
Tektronix Baseband Video test solutions help you optimize your video quality, maintain your competitive edge and reduce operating costs. Tektronix Waveform Monitors and Rasterizers empower content creators and post production professionals to realize the artistic possibilities of their content. Broadcast professionals around the world use Tektronix waveform monitors for facility routing, troubleshooting and playout, where they are considered the gold standard in the Television industry. Countless sporting events every year depend upon quality test equipment from Tektronix to stay on air and with superior video quality.
- Waveform Monitors
- Waveform Rasterizers
- Signal and Sync Pulse Generators
- Picture Quality Analyzers
- Library
The Tektronix waveform monitor series bridges a broad technology spectrum.
From Analog to Standard Definition (SD-SDI), to High Definition (HD-SDI) and 3G-SDI video, Tektronix waveform monitors also include support for Analog, Digital and Dolby® audio formats. You can choose a basic waveform monitoring platform or a fully field upgradeable waveform monitor that will allow you to extend your monitoring and measurement capabilities as your business requires. Available waveform monitor tools such as Physical Layer Analysis including options to measure 3G-SDI eye and jitter, comprehensive analysis of ANC data, simultaneous input monitoring and Audio-Video Delay measurements help you solve challenging problems more efficiently.
Waveform rasterizers help video content producers verify content quality and make precision content adjustments. In video delivery systems, they help operations staff verify content quality and system reliability, and help engineering staff qualify, install, and maintain video systems. Design and manufacturing engineers developing new video equipment use the waveform monitor for design troubleshooting, functional verification, and manufacturing test.
Sync pulse generation to ensure a stable facility timing source.
Tektronix video Sync pulse generators provide facility reference signals and ensure a stable facility timing source. Tektronix signal generators provide test signals for equipment verification and calibration applications, and support a wide variety of analog and digital formats to facilitate your technology transition.
- Support for 3 Gb/s SDI and Dual Link SDI formats helps deployment of the latest emerging video technologies.
- Stay Genlock™ provides a unique, robust genlock mode that ensures stable signal synchronization for digital and traditional broadcast facilities.
- GPS Synchronization and Timecode Module with an integrated GPS receiver provide long-term reference clock stability.
- Time-of-day and program time timecode functions for broadcast and post production applications.
Full Reference Picture Quality Analyzer Based on the Human Vision Model
The true measure of any television system is viewer satisfaction. Based on the concepts of the human vision system, Tektronix Picture Quality Analyzers provide a suite of repeatable, objective quality measurements that closely correspond with subjective human visual assessment.
Picture Quality Analyzers are used for Codec design and evaluation. They can also be used for installation, verification and trouble-shooting of each block of a video system because it is video technology agnostic; any visible differences between video input and output from processing components in the system chain can be quantified and assessed for video quality degradation.
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WVR & WFM Series 6000/7000 Software Update Version 6.0.x for Audio Loudnessfree download to all customers currently using WFM6000, WFM7000, WVR6000 and WVR7000 Series products that have upgraded to latest front panel and are equipped with an audio option. |
WFM6000/7000 WVR7000/6000 |
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LQV (Luminance Qualified Vector) Measurements with the WFM8200/8300 How To GuideLearn how the patented Luminance Qualified Vector (LQV) Display enhances the current Diamond/Split Diamond, Arrowhead and Vector Displays. |
Broadcasters |
WVR5200 WVR8300/8200 WFM5200 WFM8300/8200 WVR7200 WFM7200 |
Color Correction for VideoChapter 3 excerpt from Hullfish's larger book on Color Correction for Video. |
Content Creation |
WFM5200 WVR5200 WVR7200 WFM7200 |
Using Stay GenLockTech brief on video reference timing with Tektronix Signal Generators |
Signal and Sync Pulse Generator | |
Understanding PQR, DMOS and PSNR MeasurementsThis application note covers these various measurement aspects and how to address quality issues during the transition. |
Video Design & Test | Picture Quality Analyzers |
Picture Quality Measurement for Video ApplicationsThis application note focuses on the issues video engineers face when developing and/or evaluating an algorithm, device or video signal path; and the objective picture quality measurement solutions Tektronix® provides to support those requirements. |
Video Design & Test | Picture Quality Analyzers |
Audio Loudness Monitoring How-To GuideThis guide provides support for making Audio Loudness measurements in Waveform Monitors and Rasterizers. The Audio Loudness Measurements conform to the ITU-R BS.1770 standard with support for ATSC A/85 recommended practice (basis for the CALM Act) and EBU R128. |
Broadcasters |
WFM8300/8200 WFM6000/7000 WVR8300/8200 WVR7000/6000 |
Preventing Illegal ColorsTo prevent the undesired impact of color gamut violations, Tektronix has developed several displays that simplify assessment of proper gamut compliance. |
Satellite and Radio Test Equipment |
WFM5000/4000 WFM5200 WFM6000/7000 WFM8300/8200 WVR5000/4000 WVR5200 WVR7000/6000 WVR8300/8200 WVR7200 WFM7200 |
Objective Measurements and Subjective Assessments Application NoteBy using the PQA500 video, content providers can evaluate the various compression and delivery formats to ensure the best possible picture quality of the program. |
Video Design & Test | Picture Quality Analyzers |
Physical Layer Testing of 3G-SDI and HD-SDI Serial Digital SignalsThe transition to high definition (HD) and 3G-SDI can be a smooth one if careful engineering practices are followed in the initial stages of planning the facility. Our application note provides a concise overview of what you need to be aware of during the transition along the HD-adpotion curve. |
Broadcasters |
WFM8300/8200 WFM6000/7000 WVR8300/8200 WVR7000/6000 |
| Title | Application | Product Series |
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Making 3DTV Stereoscopic measurements with the Tektronix 8300 Waveform Monitor VideoLearn about new displays for making 3D measurements, and how to use them for 3D Camera Alignment |
WFM8300/8200 | |
Understanding Audio Loudness WebinarNew changes to the ITU-R BS.1770/1 standard for measuring and controlling Audio Loudness now allow operators and engineers to easily monitor the audio loudness of their programs. Learn more about these important changes through this Tektronix webinar. |
Audio Monitoring |
WFM5200 WFM6000/7000 WFM8300/8200 WVR5200 WVR7000/6000 WVR8300/8200 WVR7200 WFM7200 |
ANC Data Inspector Video TutorialThis video tutorial shows you step by step how to configure the ANC Data Display and how to use CaptureVu to analyze a capture full frame of video and identify the presence of the ANC Data types and their location within the video signal. |
HD-SDI Video |
WFM8300/8200 WFM6000/7000 WVR8300/8200 WVR7000/6000 |
HD and 3G-SDI Physical Layer WebinarThere has always been a quest to achieve the film look within digital video, and with that comes the challenge to achieve higher resolutions with greater dynamic range, along with bit-depth at higher data rates. Learn about the methods being deployed to transport this high-speed data around a facility. 34 minutes. |
HD-SDI Video |
WFM6000/7000 WFM8300/8200 WVR7000/6000 WVR8300/8200 |
Basic Training for Apple Color using a WFM8300 VideoThis video provides a basic training overview of using the Tektronix Waveform Monitors and Rasterizers when working with Apple Color. |
Broadcasters |
WFM8300/8200 WVR8300/8200 |
Advanced Training for Apple Color using a WFM8300 VideoAn in-depth look at using Tektronix WFM8300 Waveform Monitors when working with Apple Color. |
Content Creation |
WFM6000/7000 WFM8300/8200 WVR7000/6000 WVR8300/8200 |
Color Gamut Monitoring WebinarDescription: This webinar will explain how the industry's most comprehensive color gamut monitoring tools can be applied for precise color gamut adjustments when used in conjunction with Tektronix' patented Diamond gamut and Spearhead displays. Techniques using the new gamut monitoring technologies to help produce and qualify video content will also be covered. |
Broadcasters |
WFM8300/8200 WFM6000/7000 WFM5200 WFM5000/4000 WVR8300/8200 WVR7000/6000 WVR5200 WVR5000/4000 WVR7200 WFM7200 |
Closed Caption Monitoring WebinarIn this webinar, we will discuss the various standards and type of closed caption present within analog composite, Standard Definition digital and High Definition video formats and how to monitor the closed caption data using a waveform monitor. |
Broadcasters |
WFM8300/8200 WFM6000/7000 WVR8300/8200 WVR7000/6000 |
WFM2200 Portable Waveform MonitorThe WFM2200 portable waveform monitor that is ideal for field production setup, installations, troubleshooting and maintenance testing. Watch this short demo and find out how easy it is to use. |
WFM2200 | |
Advanced QoE MonitoringAdvanced QoE Monitoring |
IP Video | Video Quality Monitors |
RELATED INFORMATION
Guide to Standard and HD Measurements
This guide discusses the basics of the digital signal and illustrates the measurements available to ensure your signals are valid and legal.
FREE Understanding HD and 3G-SDI Poster
The “Understanding HD and 3G-SDI Video Poster” provides details on the physical layer, data formats and timing requirements for the various standards.
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